Assistant or Associate Professor of Law

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law invites applications to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2027. The 9-month appointments align with fall and spring semesters. We welcome applicants from all areas of law, with priority for commercial law (including bankruptcy), business law, and property.

A J.D. or equivalent is required, along with a record of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity; salary is

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree.
• Record of high academic achievement.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in assigned law areas and develop new curricula.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable journals.
• Contribute to the college community through service and mentorship.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly productivity

Legal research

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Tenure Track

Required Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Required Related Experience

Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly
productivity in one or more areas as needed.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications to fill two regular title series tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2027. The positions will be 9-month appointments corresponding with the University's fall and spring semesters. The College welcomes applications from candidates across all areas of law, but some areas of need include the fields of commercial law (including bankruptcy), business law, and property. We may also consider an applicant for a full Professor position.

The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity. We are interested in applicants with a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development. Leadership is committed to promoting work life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Additional optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental retirement plans, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, click here.

Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living ( KPMG LLP ), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.